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'Everyone wants to play cricket': Experts dissect Pakistan's decline in hockey

Former Pakistan hockey players have called for fresh talent and urgent reforms after the team’s poor World Cup campaign. They believe the Asian Games should be the immediate priority before long-term plans like a hockey league. Wasim Feroze warned that cricket is attracting young talent, while Ahmed Alam and Rasheed-ul-Hasan highlighted Pakistan’s struggles against stronger international teams.

'Everyone wants to play cricket': Experts dissect Pakistan's decline in hockey

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